Jos Set To Experience Massive Protests Over Appointment Of Mgt. Committee Chairmen, As Coalition Of Plateau Youths Urge Lalong To Reverse Appointment

Yakubu Busari

The Coalition of Plateau State Northern Youth Groups, has said the appointment of management Committee Chairmen in the four (4) Local Government Councils by Governor Simon Bako Lalong is an insult to the natives of God given heritage of the state and also of Jos North LGA which is capable of exposing his illegality in governing the people.

 

“We condemned the recent appointments of the Transition Management Committee Chairmen in the four Local Government Council in Plateau State by Governor Simon Bako Lalong.

 

 

The state is currently under suspicious atmosphere, even as Youth groups have started forming coalitions to stage state wide protest to compel the state government to reverse its decision, or face its legal actions.

 

 

Our correspondent gathered that, the most worrisome is the wave of the impending protest already making the rounds, as some pockets of schools has allegedly closed down classes this morning and have since contacted parents to go and pick their wards for the fear of uncertainties.

 

Meanwhile, a youth groups operating under the aegis of the Coalition of Plateau state Northern Youth Groups at a News Conference Monday morning led by Comrade J.K Chris ESq has expressed displeasure over the action of the state government, especially the appointment of the Transition Management Committee Chairman for the Jos North Local Government Council.

 

The group, who were seen carrying placards with inscriptions, ‘Gov. Lalong,” we have peace in Plateau, conduct Election in Northern zone now, Gov. Lalong we are peaceful people conduct Election in northern zone now, allow us elect who we want”.

 

Reading the text of the press conference on behalf of the group, Comrade JK Chris Esq, said; “The above-named group is concerned about the recent appointments of Transition Management Committee Chairmen in four Local Governments in Plateau State especially in Jos North Local Government Council.

 

“In an era that the tenets of democracy and its entire ideals should be upheld sacredly, we received with great shock and consternation the further suspension of democratic processes, illegality and the appointment of Transition Management Committee Chairmen in Jos North and three other local government’ councils in our dear state.

 

“We are hereby appalled by this reckless abuse of democracy making this noble group to issue the following statement.

 

” That the recent appointments negates the ideals of democracy thus insulting the vision and mission of the Simon Bako Lalong’s led Rescue Administration and Next Level.

 

”That the appointments of the flag bearers of the ruling party’s candidates at the October 2018 Local Government Elections is the new level of bias and injustice; we therefore condemn such an ignoble act in its entirety.

 

 

“That the appointments with particular reference to Jos North ridicules and is an insult to the God Given heritage of the autochthonous  peoples of Jos North LGC and exposes their heritage to jeopardy and bargain.

 

“That the said appointment lacks neutrality and sensitivity as it has pitched the government of the day against equity and reason.  ” We therefore demand that the unfortunate appointment be reversed forthwith and replaced by Director(s) of Personnel Management (DPMS) while elections be duly organized and conducted in no distant time in accordance with the spirit and letter of the law and democratic ideals.

”That in the alternative of those appointed who are flagbbearers of the ruling party in the state be replaced with neutral persons or non- flag bearers. That what belongs to the autochthons of Jos North LGC be duly given them and not be mortgaged for any favors or political aspiration whatsoever of under whatever guise.

 

“The Coalition of Plateau Northern Youth Groups is not partisan and it  desires that justice which guarantees peace be done in Jos North LGC and in Plateau State as a whole.

 

“We would like to also use this medium to appeal and caution all youths within our region to demonstrate restraint and not to resort to violence as the group will continue to dialogue and consult with relevant stakeholders to resolve this anomaly.

 

However, our next line of action(s) shall be duly communicated to our comrades in this struggle for equity, respect and fairness”.